Home charging stations: new support is coming, but with specific conditions
Starting January 1, 2027, an allowance of 500 € will be provided to buyers of electric vehicles, even used ones, for the installation of a charging station.
On the occasion of the Auto Show, the government reiterated the measures to support the automotive industry and the electrification of the market, including purchase assistance programs such as the “coup de pouce” subsidy or social leasing, which has benefited 135,000 low-income households since its launch in 2024.
It should be noted that this time the state is no longer paying anything, as the subsidies are funded by CEEs and thus energy suppliers. Apparently, with money from others, one can be generous, as new subsidies have been announced to “strengthen support for the purchase of electric vehicles as part of the second electrification plan.”
The first focus area concerns professionals, as the Ministry of Economy mentioned “an upcoming increase in support for the purchase or rental of electric commercial vehicles, especially aimed at small and medium-sized enterprises,” without going into details. The CEE subsidy for electric commercial vehicles had already been increased a few months ago, reaching up to about 10,000 € depending on the circumstances.
500 €, but…
The other announcement relates to charging stations. A new subsidy will be introduced on January 1, 2027, with a generous amount of 500 €. However, there are very strict conditions! The station must be controllable, installed in a single-family home, and most importantly, it must be linked to the purchase of a used electric vehicle.
The government may believe that buyers of new vehicles can negotiate a discount with the seller. More importantly, the new subsidy might actually be merely a supplement to another one already in place. In fact, for several weeks now (and until December 31, 2026), used electric vehicles have enjoyed a small EU bonus of around 330 euros. According to the Journal de l’automobile, this subsidy could be extended into 2027, raising the total amount to 500 euros if a vehicle and a charging station are purchased together. We will have to wait for the official details to confirm this...
Even if the conditions are clear, it remains good news, especially since the tax credit was abolished on January 1, 2026.